Aurora · Hot springs · Adventure. Compare cheap flights to Reykjavik from UK airports — flight time 3h from London.
Reykjavik is a short-haul destination from the UK — around 3h in the air from London, which makes it a realistic long weekend. Travellers come for the northern lights, the hot springs and adventure travel. We track fares from 12 UK departure points including Birmingham, Glasgow and London Luton — each has its own comparison page below.
Most visitors aim for Jun–Aug, Sep–Mar (aurora). Recent return fares start around £116 from Birmingham. On the ground, Icelandic króna (ISK) is the local currency and Icelandic the dominant language — English coverage is solid in tourist quarters and at the airport. Visa: No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel. 4–6 weeks ahead is usually the sweet spot for short-haul european routes; last-minute bookings can run two to three times the advance fare.
| Departure | Return from | Typical return | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham (BHX) | £116 | £116 | Compare fares → |
| Glasgow (GLA) | £116 | £154 | Compare fares → |
| London Luton (LTN) | £123 | £158 | Compare fares → |
| London Stansted (STN) | £131 | £160 | Compare fares → |
| Bristol (BRS) | £152 | £196 | Compare fares → |
| London Gatwick (LGW) | £156 | £193 | Compare fares → |
| London Heathrow (LHR) | £158 | £203 | Compare fares → |
| Edinburgh (EDI) | £192 | £216 | Compare fares → |
| Manchester (MAN) | £201 | £201 | Compare fares → |
| East Midlands (EMA) | — | — | Compare fares → |
| Liverpool (LPL) | — | — | Compare fares → |
| Newcastle (NCL) | — | — | Compare fares → |
Return fares are the lowest and average seen in recent Travelpayouts searches, updated 2026-06-25. Exact prices vary by date — each route page carries the live comparison.
Direct answer. Return flights to Reykjavik start at around £116, the lowest recent fare on the Birmingham–Reykjavik route. Across the 9 UK departures with current fare data, average returns run £116–£216.
These figures come from recent Travelpayouts search data, not estimates. The spread between departure airports matters: the same week can price very differently from Birmingham, Glasgow and London Luton, so it pays to compare more than one departure.
Key fact: The cheapest recent return to Reykjavik we track is £116 from Birmingham.
Direct answer. CompareFlights tracks 12 UK departures for Reykjavik: Birmingham, Glasgow, London Luton, London Stansted, Bristol, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Edinburgh, Manchester, East Midlands, Liverpool and Newcastle. Each has its own fare page with the live comparison.
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Key fact: Birmingham is currently the cheapest tracked UK departure for Reykjavik, with returns from £116.
Direct answer. Book 4–6 weeks ahead, and aim for Jun–Aug, Sep–Mar (aurora) if you want Reykjavik at its best — that window balances weather and crowds rather than chasing a mythical cheapest day.
Before you commit, the admin: No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel. Currency is Icelandic króna (ISK); Icelandic is the main language, with English widely understood in tourist areas.
Key fact: Best months to visit Reykjavik: Jun–Aug, Sep–Mar (aurora). Flight time from London: about 3h.
Direct flights from London to Reykjavik take approximately 3h. Total journey time depends on your departure airport and any connections.
CompareFlights tracks 12 UK departures for Reykjavik: Birmingham, Glasgow, London Luton, London Stansted, Bristol, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Edinburgh, Manchester, East Midlands, Liverpool and Newcastle. Each departure has its own fare-comparison page with current prices.
Recent return fares to Reykjavik start around £116 from Birmingham, based on Travelpayouts search data. Anything at £139 or under sits in the cheapest quarter of recent fares.
No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel
The best months to visit Reykjavik are Jun–Aug, Sep–Mar (aurora), when conditions are most comfortable for sightseeing and weather is settled.
Icelandic króna (ISK) — most major hotels and restaurants in Reykjavik accept card payments, but cash is useful for smaller establishments and tipping.
Icelandic. English is widely understood in tourist areas, hotels, and major restaurants.
